Physician – Pediatric Pulmonology
Updated 11/10/26
Lexington, Kentucky, United States
Physician
Pediatric-Pulmonology
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Job at a glance
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Full-Time
Work Environment
Academic/Training Program
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job description
Job description
Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor
Three faculty opportunities are available to support program growth and ongoing clinical needs. Physicians will provide comprehensive inpatient and outpatient care to infants, children, and adolescents with pulmonary disorders while contributing to medical education, scholarly activity, and program development.
• Outpatient Schedule: Approximately 6–7 half-day clinics per week, with clinic adjustments during inpatient service.
• Established Team: Join three full-time and two part-time pediatric pulmonologists.
• Cystic Fibrosis Care: Practice within a Cystic Fibrosis Foundation–accredited care center.
• Multidisciplinary Collaboration: Participate in an aerodigestive/tracheostomy program with dedicated Pediatric Gastroenterology and ENT services.
• Academic Environment: Teach and supervise medical students and residents, with opportunities for clinical research and scholarly activity.
• Practice Location: Golisano Children’s at UK and UK outpatient clinics in Lexington, Kentucky.
Learn more: [Register to View] AND BENEFITS• Compensation aligned with academic rank and clinical effort.
• 200% retirement plan match.
• Generous time off totaling over eight weeks annually, inclusive of PTO, accrued sick leave for self and family, and paid holidays.
• $4,500 CME allowance plus relocation support.
• Loan forgiveness eligibility.
• Malpractice coverage, including tail.
• Wellness and professional development programs.
• Completion of Pediatrics residency and Pediatric Pulmonology fellowship training.
• Board-certified or board-eligible in Pediatric Pulmonology.
• Unrestricted Kentucky medical license required by the start of employment.
• Commitment to pediatric clinical care, medical education, and collaborative practice.
Academic rank will be commensurate with experience and academic accomplishments. These are full-time, 12-month appointments in the Clinical Title Series, non-tenure track.
POSITION TITLE
Physician – Pediatric PulmonologyAssistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor
ABOUT THE ROLE
The University of Kentucky Department of Pediatrics is seeking board-certified or board-eligible Pediatric Pulmonologists to join the Division of Pulmonology at the University of Kentucky College of Medicine and Golisano Children’s at UK.Three faculty opportunities are available to support program growth and ongoing clinical needs. Physicians will provide comprehensive inpatient and outpatient care to infants, children, and adolescents with pulmonary disorders while contributing to medical education, scholarly activity, and program development.
PRACTICE HIGHLIGHTS
• Clinical Practice: Approximately 80% clinical effort across inpatient and outpatient services.• Outpatient Schedule: Approximately 6–7 half-day clinics per week, with clinic adjustments during inpatient service.
• Established Team: Join three full-time and two part-time pediatric pulmonologists.
• Cystic Fibrosis Care: Practice within a Cystic Fibrosis Foundation–accredited care center.
• Multidisciplinary Collaboration: Participate in an aerodigestive/tracheostomy program with dedicated Pediatric Gastroenterology and ENT services.
• Academic Environment: Teach and supervise medical students and residents, with opportunities for clinical research and scholarly activity.
• Practice Location: Golisano Children’s at UK and UK outpatient clinics in Lexington, Kentucky.
Learn more: [Register to View] AND BENEFITS• Compensation aligned with academic rank and clinical effort.
• 200% retirement plan match.
• Generous time off totaling over eight weeks annually, inclusive of PTO, accrued sick leave for self and family, and paid holidays.
• $4,500 CME allowance plus relocation support.
• Loan forgiveness eligibility.
• Malpractice coverage, including tail.
• Wellness and professional development programs.
QUALIFICATIONS
• MD, DO, or equivalent from an accredited medical school.• Completion of Pediatrics residency and Pediatric Pulmonology fellowship training.
• Board-certified or board-eligible in Pediatric Pulmonology.
• Unrestricted Kentucky medical license required by the start of employment.
• Commitment to pediatric clinical care, medical education, and collaborative practice.
Academic rank will be commensurate with experience and academic accomplishments. These are full-time, 12-month appointments in the Clinical Title Series, non-tenure track.
UK HEALTHCARE HIGHLIGHTS
UK HealthCare brings together academic medicine, specialty care, education, and research through the University of Kentucky. Pediatric faculty collaborate across specialties to care for children and families while training the next generation of physicians.LIFE IN LEXINGTON
Ranked among the nation’s best places to live and work, Lexington offers excellent schools, vibrant arts and culture, and a welcoming community. With a population of over 250,000, the city blends metropolitan amenities with the charm of the Bluegrass Region, known for its natural beauty and as the Horse Capital of the World. Lexington is also within easy driving distance of Cincinnati, Louisville, and Nashville.By applying you agree to our Terms of Service